Running out the clock

In sports, running out the clock (also known as stonewalling, killing the clock, chewing the clock, stalling, or eating clock) refers to the practice of a winning team allowing the clock to expire through a series of pre-selected plays, either to preserve a lead or hasten the end of a one-sided contest. Generally, it is the opposite strategy of running up the score. Most leagues take steps to prevent teams from doing this, the most common measure being a time limit for completing a play, such as a play clock or shot clock.

American football

In American football, a 15-minute (in many high school football codes and the German Football League, 12-minute) game clock is used in each quarter of a game. In both college football and professional football, the game clock stops when an incomplete pass is thrown. The game clock stops if a player in possession of the ball causes a false start in the last 2 minutes of either half. A team in possession of the lead and the ball will attempt to use up as much of the game clock as possible in order to bring the game to an end more quickly, thus denying the opposition another chance on offense.

The Nightwatcher

As night awakens and the day is put to sleepBy dancing shadows on the wallThe moon is glowing and the darkness starts to creepI must obey the masters callNever ever may I see the light of dayNever darkness I'll betrayO hear my cry, masterLet it be known to allI am the nightwatcherThe black is soon toDo be my guide, masterLet it be known to allI am the nightwatcherThe black is soon to fall fallI am the keeper of the mysteries of nightThe quiet beauty of what's thineI am the watcher and if men could share my sightsThey too would worship thee as I doNever ever would the sun rise in the eastNever none disturb the peaceO hear my cry, masterLet it be known to allI am the nightwatcherThe black is soon toDo be my guide, masterLet it be known to allI am the nightwatcherThe black is soon to fall fallBy the twelve strikes of the clockAll the wonders of night are unlockedNever ever may I see the light of dayNever darkness I'll betrayO hear my cry, masterLet it be known to allI am the nightwatcherThe black is soon toDo be my guide, masterLet it be known to allI am the nightwatcher

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